To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to make certain limitations on the transfer of personal property to Federal and State agencies, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 7766

119th Congress

To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to make certain limitations on the transfer of personal property to Federal and State agencies, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 3, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Henry Johnson

D - GA

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

HR 7766 would place new restrictions on the Pentagon's ability to transfer military equipment to federal and state agencies, including local police departments. This bill aims to reform the controversial 1033 Program, which has allowed military gear like armored vehicles, weapons, and surveillance equipment to flow from the Department of Defense to civilian law enforcement agencies across the country.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Introduced3/3/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to make certain limitations on the transfer of personal property to Federal and State agencies, and for other purposes.

HR 7766 would place new restrictions on the Pentagon's ability to transfer military equipment to federal and state agencies, including local police departments. This bill aims to reform the controversial 1033 Program, which has allowed military gear like armor

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HR 7766 would place new restrictions on the Pentagon's ability to transfer military equipment to federal and state agencies, including local police departments. This bill aims to reform the controversial 1033 Program, which has allowed military gear like armored vehicles, weapons, and surveillance equipment to flow from the Department of Defense to civilian law enforcement agencies across the country.

Bill Number: 7766
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Title: To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to make certain limitations on the transfer of personal property to Federal and State agencies, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 7766
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Summary: HR 7766 would place new restrictions on the Pentagon's ability to transfer military equipment to federal and state agencies, including local police departments. This bill aims to reform the controversial 1033 Program, which has allowed military gear like armored vehicles, weapons, and surveillance e

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

HR 7766 would place new restrictions on the Pentagon's ability to transfer military equipment to federal and state agencies, including local police departments. This bill aims to reform the controversial 1033 Program, which has allowed military gear like armored vehicles, weapons, and surveillance equipment to flow from the Department of Defense to civilian law enforcement agencies across the country.

Last updated: 3/4/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Limits what types of military equipment the Department of Defense can give or sell to police departments and other government agencies
Addresses concerns about the militarization of local police forces that have received surplus military hardware like armored vehicles and high-powered weapons
Would require the Secretary of Defense to implement specific restrictions on which items can be transferred through existing equipment transfer programs
Could affect how local law enforcement agencies acquire equipment and impact their operational capabilities and budgets

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly affect local police departments nationwide that have relied on free or low-cost military equipment, potentially requiring them to find alternative funding sources for tactical gear. Communities concerned about police militarization could see changes in how their local law enforcement appears and operates. Federal and state agencies that receive Pentagon equipment would need to adapt to new restrictions on what items they can obtain through these transfer programs.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7766, 119th Congress (2026). "To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to make certain limitations on the transfer of personal property to Federal and State agencies, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7766

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